Macromolecules TEST

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA stores genetic information, while RNA helps in protein synthesis.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for?

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As a source of energy and structural support in cells.

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What is the structure of lipids?

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Lipids are composed of fatty acids and glycerol, and they are hydrophobic.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar unit, like glucose.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate made up of many monosaccharides linked together, such as starch or glycogen.